Hermes Cruises

Put into use in 2022, Hermes Cruise is one of the newest luxury cruises operating on the Heritage Bay of Halong. The vessel includes 4 decks with classic mixed with modern traits. 5-star services and opulent facilities are added to the exciting itineraries to make the guest's trip once in a lifetime.

Pros

• Good variety of activities
• Attentive staff and excellent customer service
• Clean and neat cabins with high-quality room amenities
• Food is nicely present and abundant

Cons

• Little downtime for relaxing and enjoying the cruise facilities
• Kayaking time at pearl farm is short
• Food in the buffet is a bit slowly refilled

Bottom Line

Hermes Cruise brings a complete cruising experience with a bunch of activities and dedicated customer service.

Itinerary & activities

All excursions and activities are well-planned. Visitors will visit highlights of Halong Bay such as pearl farm, Titop island and Surprising Cave. Moreover, the 2-night program allows travelers to access Lan Ha Bay with its beautiful Bright Cave and Ba Trai Dao Beach. A trip to Me Cung cave - one of the most ancient caves in Halong will make visitors indulge in the nature and history of Halong formation. No shortage of activities such as kayaking, hiking, sunbathing on the beach, swimming,..yet if you prefer to laze on the sundeck and enjoy yourself, it is totally alright.

Cruise quality

Meticulously designed in neoclassical style, Hermes Cruise is the go-to place for those seeking both leisure and entertainment. Refined furnishing, upscale dining, comfortable-like-home accommodation, and a well-designed program would bring visitors from one surprise to another.

Cabin quality

18 luxury suites are allocated on the first and second floor of the vessel. All suites boast an ocean-view balcony with a table and chair for a private sightseeing time. A spa bathtub is provided to add extra relaxation for visitors. Room size ranges from 28 to 64 square meters and there are full amenities such as closet, safe box, sofa, bath amenities, life jacket, complimentary mineral water, etc. 

Significantly, two President Suites on the second deck have a private four-season jacuzzi on the terrace. Connecting cabins are located on the first and second floor, an ideal option for groups of 3 or 4 and families.

Service & facilities

Hermes promises relaxing and fun moments on the cruise. You can lay back at any time on the top deck with an impeccable view of Halong Bay. This is the place where you cannot refuse some iced cocktails from the bar and watch the perfect sunset. The cruise also has an outdoor jacuzzi on this deck for some indulgent dips in the water no matter summer or winter. A well-equipped spa with massage treatments surely makes your trip more enjoyable.

Food & Drink

Hermes Cruise serves both local and international dishes. The buffet lunch focuses on local cuisine with a variety of seafood from Halong while the set menu dinner includes Eastern-style dishes. Passengers staying for 2-night will savor a Vietnamese-style lunch and a Western-flavor dinner menu on the second day. A Halong Sunset Canape is appetizing with varied options such as homemade cheese grésini, potato chips, ham and cheese canapé, Seasonal fresh fruits plate, butter cookies, etc.

Drinks can be ordered from an indoor bar or open bar on the top deck with many options such as house wine, champagne, cocktails, soft drink, beers, etc.